The **PMI-RMP® (Risk Management Professional)** certification validates a specialist's expertise in identifying, assessing, and controlling project risk. This rigorous preparation course is designed to fully cover the PMI-RMP® Examination Content Outline, focusing on advanced concepts and application scenarios. Participants will master qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, sophisticated response planning, and risk governance. The training uses scenario-based questions and mock exams to build the confidence and deep knowledge required to pass the exam on the first attempt, elevating the practitioner from a general project manager to a recognized risk management expert.
Preparation for Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® Certification
Project and Program Management
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Master the concepts, tools, and techniques required to pass the **PMI-RMP® certification exam**.
- Develop a comprehensive **Risk Management Plan** that aligns with organizational risk tolerance and governance.
- Apply advanced techniques for **Risk Identification** (e.g., Delphi, Prompt Lists, Assumption Analysis).
- Conduct both rigorous **Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis** to prioritize and model uncertainty.
- Master the four strategies for threats (**Avoid, Mitigate, Transfer, Accept**) and the four for opportunities.
- Understand the importance of the **Risk Register** and applying risk data to decision-making (e.g., Decision Tree).
- Develop a robust strategy for **Risk Monitoring and Control**, including risk audits and performance metrics.
- Utilize practice questions and mock exams to identify knowledge gaps and boost exam readiness.
Target Audience
- Experienced Project Managers seeking to specialize in Risk Management
- Risk Managers, Risk Analysts, and Risk Officers
- PMO Staff responsible for organizational risk standards and governance
- Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
- Professionals who meet the PMI-RMP® eligibility requirements
Methodology
- Extensive Practice Questions and Mock Exam Simulations (Full-Length, Timed)
- Group Case Studies: Applying Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis to complex project scenarios
- Individual Exercises: Calculating EMV and interpreting Monte Carlo Simulation results
- Workshop: Developing a comprehensive Risk Response Strategy for a high-impact threat
- Drill Sessions: Focused review of the Risk Management ITTOs and key terminology
Personal Impact
- Achievement of the globally recognized **PMI-RMP®** certification, validating risk specialization.
- Mastery of advanced, proactive techniques for managing project uncertainty (threats and opportunities).
- Enhanced ability to use quantitative analysis to inform crucial project decisions.
- Increased confidence in establishing and leading project risk management processes.
- A clear pathway for career progression into senior risk governance and management roles.
Organizational Impact
- Significant reduction in project failure rates and financial losses due to better risk foresight.
- More predictable project outcomes through proactive management of threats and opportunities.
- Standardization of rigorous risk management processes across the entire organization.
- Improved investment decision-making through objective, quantified risk analysis.
- Competitive advantage through the expertise of certified risk management specialists.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Risk Strategy and Planning
Framework and Governance- Defining project risk and the purpose of the Risk Management Professional role.
- Developing the comprehensive **Risk Management Plan** (methodology, roles, governance, thresholds).
- Understanding organizational risk attitude, tolerance, and appetite.
- Integrating risk management with overall project, program, and portfolio governance.
- Mastering advanced techniques for **Risk Identification** (Prompt Lists/RBS, SWOT, Document Review).
- The role and maintenance of the **Risk Register** throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conducting **Qualitative Risk Analysis**: assessing Probability and Impact (P-I Matrix).
- Categorizing and prioritizing risks for further analysis and response planning.
- Understanding the inputs, tools, and outputs of **Quantitative Risk Analysis** (when to use it).
- Mastering techniques like **Decision Tree Analysis** and Expected Monetary Value (EMV).
- Interpreting and utilizing outputs from **Monte Carlo Simulation** for schedule and cost risk modeling.
- Conducting sensitivity analysis and determining the impact of risks on project objectives.
- Mastering the four strategies for **Threats**: **Avoid, Mitigate, Transfer, Accept**.
- Mastering the four strategies for **Opportunities**: **Exploit, Enhance, Share, Accept**.
- Developing **Contingency Plans, Fallback Plans, and Workarounds**.
- Strategies for establishing and managing **Contingency Reserves** based on risk analysis results.
- Techniques for **Risk Monitoring and Control**: risk audits, reserve analysis, and trend analysis.
- The process of identifying residual risks and secondary risks.
- Utilizing risk performance metrics (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the risk management process.
- Focused review of the PMI-RMP® exam content and full-length **Mock Exam Simulations**.
Unit 2: Risk Identification and Qualitative Analysis
Foresight and PrioritizationUnit 3: Quantitative Risk Analysis
Modeling and CalculationUnit 4: Risk Response Planning
Strategy and ActionUnit 5: Monitoring, Control, and Exam Readiness
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